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Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

DIY Nails: Fall/Halloween Candy Corn Nails

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Disclosure-not sponStep-by-step on how to get a candy corn Halloween nail look from Skyy Hadley, celebrity manicurist and owner of As U Wish Nail Salon.

 

1. Paint one half of the nail in white (Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Get Mod) and the other in yellow (Lauren B. Coachella Valley Sun).

2. Apply nail art stickers (hole reinforcers cut in half). Apply two on each nail as shown below.nailnail2

 

 

 

 

 

3. Working on one nail at a time, paint the area inside the stickers with orange nail polish (Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Tribal Sun).

4. Carefully remove the stickers.

5. Repeat on all other nails. Allow 5 minutes for your nail design to dry and finish it with a coat of a top coat (Lauren B. Gel-like Top Coat).

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Facts and Figures About Pumpkins, America’s Favorite Halloween Fruit [Infographic]

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Pumpkins are deceiving. The orange gourds look so rough and tough, but they’re actually rather delicate.

The rind is the only protection a pumpkin has, agriculture experts say. Once the rind is bruised or pierced, organisms will invade and quickly eat away at the pumpkin. That’s frightening. Given their fragile nature, pumpkins must be stored properly.

Growers are advised to store pumpkins on wooden pallets in cool, dry places. Pumpkins aren’t supposed to be put on concrete floors, and they’re not supposed to touch each other. The ideal storage temperature is roughly 50 degrees to 60 degrees, with relative humidity at 50 percent to 70 percent.

Fun Pumpkin Facts:
  • 6 out of the 7 continents can produce pumpkins, which includes Alaska. Brr.. The only continent the pumpkin can’t flourish in is Antarctica.

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  • A 5 foot wide pumpkin pie weighing in at 350 pounds? Can you imagine that? That is how big the world’s largest pumpkin is.
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  • What about the World’s Largest Pumpkin ever grown? 2032 pounds and
In this infographic, SpareFoot carves out various facts and figures about our favorite Halloween fruit. (Yes, it’s a fruit).



Hope you enjoyed learning about Pumpkins!
Until next time,

-Jessica

DIY Halloween Looks with Makeup You Already Own with Sarah Tanno, Celebrity Makeup Artist |



Halloween makeup needs to endure hours and hours of performance and wear. Can you share some of your best products, tips or tricks to make highly pigmented makeup stay on and stay bright all night long?

You have to have the right long-wear products and set them correctly so you don't fade, smudge or crease. My favorite for bright pigment and long-wear is MAC Chromaline Creme Pots, they can work as liner, shadow, whatever you want and are waterproof and smudge-proof. 

They are so easy to apply in any design and once they dry they don't move. When finished applying seal the entire look with a few sprays of Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray that holds through long hours and intense heat for a look that will last all night long.


Popular DIY costume looks for this Halloween season you can recreate with makeup you already own.


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This look is all about lightening the skin. Start by mixing your regular matte foundation, I recommend high-resistance foundation like Armani Lasting Silk UV Foundation with MAC Studio Face and Body Foundation in white. This will subtlety lighten and make skin look pale.

 For a more drastic look, try just the white MAC Face and Body Foundation with a white setting powder and finish with Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray in Oil Control to avoid any shine. For dark, ox-blood lips, try black liner blended with matte lip color like NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Train Bleu. Its super pigmented and last forever, apply messy for a scary look.

Nicki Minaj "Anaconda" Costume:
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To achieve a green smokey eye like Nicki Minaj had for the Anaconda VMA performance, first apply Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Mildew heavily on lash line and blend out over most of your eyelid.

Follow by using Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Perversion just at the base of the lash line and blend together with a smudging brush. For extra long-wear I like to spray my smudging brush with a spray of Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray to really get the color to stay and prevents creasing.

Finish with heavy mascara, my favorite is Dior Addict It-Lash Mascara. Or try some false lashes for a more dramatic glam look, my favorite are Eylure Exaggerate #140.

These tips are from Sarah Tanno, who asked to Guest Post on the blog.
Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post in any way.

Monday, October 20, 2014

9 Spook-tastic DIY Halloween Decorations For Kids


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Halloween is here, which means tons of ideas on making your home into a haunted wonderland. We don’t go out and do terrifyingly scary, but there is just something about Halloween that makes my kids go giddy crazy. They love dressing up, trick-or-treating, and of course the candy!

My kids love crafting no matter what it is, so I’ve compiled some amazing homemade decorations that you can make with your kids. These projects aren’t going to take a ton of time (we all want something quick and easy right?) More than anything it should be FUN and not cost too much.
Halloween Duct Tape Wreath

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I am really loving this Halloween wreath, the purple spider decorated duct tape is absolutely perfect. It isn’t to scary (for the kids) and it is simple to make, and doesn’t very much. I also love the fact that the duct tape makes the wreath weatherproof, meaning we can use it for many Halloweens to come! Get the Halloween Spider Duct Tape Wreath instructions!

Spook Eyes
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Assorted glow sticks and toilet paper rolls is all you need to add a little scare to your trick-or-treaters. These glowing eyes can be placed randomly in bushes and trees throughout your yard. Get the Glowing Eyes instructions.

Glitter Pumpkins
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These Glitter Pumpkins are great for so many different places. They would look amazing sitting on your front porch, in your yard, or even on your kitchen table. There’s no shortage of pumpkin crafts around, might as well make one that isn’t going to rot. (You could totally use a real pumpkin though). Get the Glitter Pumpkin instructions.

Toilet Paper Pumpkin
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There are so many decoration ideas for Halloween floating through the internet, but have you thought about your bathroom? How to add a little Halloween spirit in there as well? These toilet paper tissue wrapped pumpkins will certainly do the trick! Get the Toilet Paper Pumpkin instructions.

Halloween Garland
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If your mantel is crying for some Halloween spunk, this Halloween Garland will definitely do the trick. I am loving the spider/bat combo, but you can print off whatever pictures and cut and decoupage them. Mix it up and make your own, Get the Halloween Garland instructions.

Yarn Pumpkins
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Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins… did I mention pumpkins? Pumpkins are the go-to decoration for fall and Halloween because they are so easy. Just grow (or buy) it, decorate (or not), and there you go. Instant front porch material. Take pumpkins to another level with these awesome Yarn Pumpkins, which I love!

Patchwork Pumpkins
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TheNerdsWife

Instead of spending hours cutting, digging out the inside, and deciding on a face for your pumpkin- let them glue patches to the pumpkins. This is an amazing way to get your pumpkins to last longer and even the littlest of hands can help! Get the Pumpkin Patchwork tutorial.

Halloween Eyeball Bouquet
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CraftsnCoffee

This amazing Halloween Eyeball bouquet is so simple, yet so intriguing. It is simple enough that the kids can help, and is sure to be used for many years. The Halloween colored vase and pot give this an even more Halloween look! Mix it up, let your kids color their own Styrofoam balls and add their own choice of eye color! Get the Halloween Eyeball Bouquet instructions.

Bat Window Silhouette
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This is a cute Halloween window decoration. It’s easy to switch this up and make your own. You can make pumpkins or bats, whichever you choose. The kids should get a blast of seeing their handywork hanging in the window! Get the Bat Window Silhouette instructions

Which is your favorite? I’d have to say the Eyeball Bouquet, it’s pretty awesome!

-Jessica

Sunday, October 19, 2014

5 Creepy Cocktails For Any Halloween Party


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Do you love Halloween parties, dressing up, and just random fun? Did you decide you want to host your own Halloween Spookfest this year? Your Halloween party is sure to be rocking with these spooky spirits and cocktail recipes. Doesn’t matter what your guests’ favorite poison is, we’ve got you covered.  

Chocolate Spider Web Martini
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Oh-My Creative

Add a spooky twist to any chocolate martini with Black & White candy melts, some piping, and a black m&m. I love how the spider sits on the web, and your guests get a guilt-free snack! Get the Chocolate Spider Web Martini recipe.

Mr Hyde Potion
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Sam Henderson-HGTV

Bubbling Cauldron of deliciousness, anyone? I love how this has a smoky look inside the glass, perfect for any Halloween Party. The blackberry liqueur and added blackberries make this almost sinful to share because it’s so good. The Mr. Hyde Potion is fearfully refreshing- made with blackberry liqueur, Vodka, & herbs.

Get the Mr Hyde Potion recipe

Candy Corn Flavored Vodka
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Who wouldn’t want a little candy corn vodka? Candy corn is definitely one of my favorite things about Halloween. (Oh and those cool little pumpkin ones too). It’s one of the first things that pop in my mind when I think about Halloween. Drink as is, on the rocks, or mix up some crazy new cocktail with it. Get the Candy Corn Vodka Recipe.

Morgue-a-Rita

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Add some blood red syrup & ghoulish slime to your margarita mix. The syrup and goo turns any normal margarita recipe into a devilish good time. Get the Morgue-a-rita recipe.

Jack-o-Lantern
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With all those Jack-o-Lanterns setting around as table toppers, why not add one to the drink collection? With this rounded type glass, this drink definitely does look cool. All you need is Cognac and Orange Juice but the topper is what makes this a hit. Get the Jack-o-Lantern recipe.


Have you ever tried any of these? Would you?

-Jessica

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Kohl’s: One Stop Halloween Shopping! (Deluxe Ladybug & X-Ray Skeleton Costumes Reviews)

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My kids love to play dress up, and so they especially love Halloween. Don’t get me wrong, the kids dress up around here when it ISN’T Halloween. Doctors, super hero's, ninja’s,  princesses, mermaids, cowboys.. you name it.. Smile So when I got a chance to work with Kohl’s and their amazing selection of costumes, I was ecstatic.

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They have a wide selection of costumes for the entire family. I had tons of fun just browsing the different costumes in each section; baby, toddler, kids, and even adult. I especially loved that they offered “group” costumes. That way the whole family could dress in a “theme”. We went as the Flintstones & My best friend, her husband and their son went as the Rubbles one year and it was SO fun.

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I was searching through the girls’ costumes and it was hard for me because there were so many! So many unique costumes that would be so adorable on my daughter. There was the punk skeleton, mermaid, Monster High, and Mad Hatter that caught my eye at first. There just aren’t many costumes like that around!

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I called my daughter over to the computer and asked her what she wanted to be for Halloween, and she chose the Deluxe Ladybug Costume. It’s a polka-dot ladybug costume that comes with a long-sleeved leotard that is connected to the tutu, headpiece, wand, wings, and the red shoe puffs.

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Of course as soon as it came in the mail, she wanted to put it on! She was SO happy, jumping up and down. (Oh, and asking me every 5 seconds if it was Halloween yet.) I was amazed at how well the costume fit her. Usually I have to get a size up because she is thick for her age.

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She was cracking me up running through the house buzzing like a bee. I’m pretty sure she doesn’t know that ladybugs don’t make any noise. Either way it was pretty funny and cute! She was shaking her butt and buzzing for a good 15 minutes! Smile Kids, got to love em’!

She really loves that it came with a tutu and a wand! She wanted to wear this ALL day and the day after! I’m pretty sure she’d live in this if I let her! The quality of the costume is amazing! The wings are very big, and they add the extra element by adding glitter to the polka dots! The headpiece and wand have already been through hades and back, so I know that they are exceptional quality!

I hadn’t had the chance to get her any tights or black boots yet, but that’s all we need to complete her outfit! I love that she LOVES the costume. The costume is just too cute, she’s already gotten a ton of compliments on it (because she bounded up to everyone telling that she WAS a ladybug and to look, look, look at her costume).

The leotard is made out of Polyester, so it’s quite warm itself. We are going to add another black long sleeve shirt underneath that way we don’t have to cover the costume with a jacket later on in the evening on Halloween when the temperatures drop. The tutu is made from a tulle fabric, and looks SO gorgeous and shiny! I love the added black trim at the bottom, that brings the entire costume together.

The only thing I wish they hadn’t included was the red feather boa around the neck/wrist of the leotard. She says it itches her. So hopefully me adding another shirt underneath will prevent that.

The Deluxe Ladybug Costume is on sale for only $26.24

Or if your daughter would like a short sleeve ladybug costume, they also have the Lady Bug Cutie Costume for $27.99

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I love that they had such a variety of costumes at cheap prices! My son is getting older now, so he didn’t want what he called a “baby costume.” When I say older, I mean 7 (yeah, we are already going through this at 7 lol).

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So, as I was scrolling through the boys’ costumes, I was sure to keep an eye out for something “NOT-babyish)! There were a ton of really cool costumes. They had a ton of superhero costumes ranging from Spiderman to Ironman. I thought it was awesome they brought back the Ninja Turtles! There was Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of Caribbean, Dracula, Darth Vader and so much more.

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As I was scrolling through, my site landed on the X-ray Skeleton Costume. I just kept thinking that it was simple yet something he would really like. It’s just a black jumpsuit with white skeleton graphic and the Skeleton face mask completes the costume!

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Aidan really liked it. He kept going up to the people that were coming over and saying “Am I scary?” That’s the reason he wanted an “older kid” costume because he wanted to be scary. I’m glad that I chose right for him! He really likes the costume and can’t wait for trick-or-treating!

The jumpsuit and mask are easy to put on over top of clothes and easy to get off as well. I like costumes like this because most of the time it can get really cool here on Halloween, I hate taking them door-to-door thinking about whether or not they are cold. Even if they were freezing their toes off, they’d tell me no! I usually pack a jacket with us, but it hides the costumes! So I try and layer them up under their costumes. That way they stay warm, but the costumes can still be seen!

X-ray Skeleton Costume is on sale for $18.74

Kohl’s is definitely a GO-TO place for everything including costumes! We will definitely be shopping online for our costumes next year. It’s just SO much easier than trying to get into the stores around here the third week of September because everything good is gone before October even hits!

So, do YOUR Halloween shopping online! It’s amazing what you can accomplish!

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Jessica Renee

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